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Join us for an enlightening discussion on how to read and understand the prophets, focusing on Daniel's experiences in exile under the Babylonian Empire. Discover exegetical techniques, the historical context, and the bigger picture of Israel's struggles. Participate in interactive segments, including trivia related to culture and art, as we explore the significance of Daniel's faith and courage in the face of adversity, including his encounters with Nebuchadnezzar and his deliverance from the lion's den.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told How To Read And UnderstandTHE PROPHETS (Daniel, Part 3)
How To Exegete The Prophets • Get help! (Commentaries, dictionaries, etc.) • Understand the history of the time • Big Picture (Israel in Exile, Babylonian Empire) • Fine Detail (Nebuchadnezzar) • Learn how to read poetry • Realize that their future may be our past • Daniel 8, 11 -- Alexander the Great (323 BC)
Trivial Pursuit (Art & Culture) • What English actor, poet and playwright was born in Stratford-on-Avon? • What’s the name of the Redskin Chief’s daughter in Never Never Land? • What date is Boxing Day observed on? • Who tells stories about Brer Rabbit?
King over all:four men in the fiery furnace • Bow down to the image! • The accusation • Nebuchadnezzar’s threat • Ready to die for truth • Into the flames • No God like our Lord!
KING OVER ALL:DANIEL IN THE LION’S DEN • A conspiracy • Caught in theact of prayer • Thrown tothe lions • Not a scratch • A taste of theirown medicine
TREMBLE & FEAR! “I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end.” (Daniel 6:26)
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